Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLa Hacienda Dover AFBVeracruz Tilapia Recipe

Veracruz Tilapia Recipe

Time45m
Serves4

Our filet of tilapia fried on a bed of our Texas mashed potatoes and topped with our cilantro lime butter sauce.

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Ingredients

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Tilapia

Texas Mashed Potatoes

Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce

Method

Tilapia Preparation

  1. 1

    Prepare the Coating

    In a shallow dish, mix together all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, and black pepper.

  2. 2

    Coat the Fish

    Dredge each tilapia fillet in the flour mixture, ensuring it is evenly coated.

  3. 3

    Fry the Fish

    In a large skillet, heat cooking oil over medium-high heat. Fry the coated tilapia fillets for about 4-5 minutes on each side or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Texas Mashed Potatoes Preparation

  1. 4

    Boil the Potatoes

    Peel and chop the Russet potatoes into quarters. Place them in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil. Cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

  2. 5

    Mash the Potatoes

    Drain the potatoes and return them to the pot. Add butter, heavy cream, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mash until smooth and creamy.

Cilantro Lime Butter Sauce Preparation

  1. 6

    Melt the Butter

    In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the stick of butter.

  2. 7

    Add Flavorings

    Once melted, stir in chopped fresh cilantro, lime juice, minced garlic, and salt. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until heated through.

Assembly

  1. 8

    Plate the Dish

    On each plate, create a bed of Texas mashed potatoes. Top with a fried tilapia fillet and drizzle generously with cilantro lime butter sauce.

  2. 9

    Serve

    Serve immediately while hot and enjoy your Veracruz Tilapia!

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